US Bridges

CO HWY 10 over King Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.15 MI West CR 204 · Structure no. 016441

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 10 over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 10 over King Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO HWY 10
CrossesKing Creek
Location0.15 MI West CR 204
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10676, -86.87345
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2024)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 10 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 10 over King Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 10 over King Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 10 over King Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 10 over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.